The fall semester at Mid-State Technical College is now underway, but thanks to the college’s mid-term start classes it’s not too late for those who want a second shot at advancing educational and life goals with career skills first. 

Mid-State Technical College celebrated the achievements of its 2021 scholarship recipients at the annual Foundation Scholarship Reception, held on the College’s Wisconsin Rapids Campus and live streamed on Sept. 16. The presentation showcased 175 donors in support of the 300 Mid-State and local high school students who received awards. 

Mid-State Technical College and partners have raised over $5 million in the capital campaign for a new Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering Technology and Apprenticeship Center planned for Stevens Point. They came together to celebrate the fundraising milestone at the College’s Stevens Point Campus on Friday, Sept. 17. 

Mid-State Technical College will host a Wisconsin Education Fair (WEF) for area high school students, parents and other prospective adult students from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 28. The event will be held in the Wisconsin Rapids Campus gymnasium (E Building, 500 32nd Street North).

Community members once again gathered at the Wisconsin Trapshooting Association in Nekoosa to support students by participating in the Mid-State Technical College Foundation Trapshoot Fundraiser. The sixth annual event combined fun and friendly competition to raise over $5,000 for emergency grant programs that benefit students in financial need. 

Mid-State Technical College has announced the first-ever winner of the $15,000 grand prize in its Free Tuition Thursdays contest. Diesel & Heavy Equipment Technician student Damyon Hains, Granton, learned of his win during the third inning of the Rafters’ Aug. 12 home game against the Green Bay Booyah.

Mid-State Technical College alum and longtime Board of Directors member Lynneia Miller has been chosen by the College for its 2021 Distinguished Alumni Award.

The Stevens Point Fire Department, in partnership with Mid-State Technical College, hosted a ribbon cutting on the site of the new Stevens Point Fire Department Training Center on Aug. 6. The event was attended by many contributors, collaborators and champions of the project, including Stevens Point City and Fire Commission leadership, state fire representatives and state legislators.

Two Mid-State Technical College students are the recipients of scholarships stemming from their Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Honor Society membership.

Mid-State Technical College will bring some much-needed financial relief to its students, thanks to the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act.